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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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... are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your computer. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in front of the computer may make you...
... are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your computer. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in front of the computer may make you...
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... a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to the AC adapter (3) into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure...
... a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to the AC adapter (3) into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure...
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... approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is lost. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on the bottom of each other. To connect the wireless... keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. To connect the wireless...
... approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is lost. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on the bottom of each other. To connect the wireless... keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. To connect the wireless...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to be replaced. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to be replaced. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of battery. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. Using...
... bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of battery. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. Using...
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...screen. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume....out more in its help file. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the...
...screen. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume....out more in its help file. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the...
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...Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations.... F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 23). G Indicators...
...Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations.... F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 23). G Indicators...
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B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure. Be sure not to malfunction. The drive eject button is disabled when... your computer is in Sleep mode. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !
... slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure. Be sure not to malfunction. The drive eject button is disabled when... your computer is in Sleep mode. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !
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... in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time, it will... return to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is not used for a certain...
... in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time, it will... return to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is not used for a certain...
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...solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...; Display (page 159) ❑ Printing (page 161) ❑ Microphone (page 162) ❑ Mouse (page 164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section...
...solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...; Display (page 159) ❑ Printing (page 161) ❑ Microphone (page 162) ❑ Mouse (page 164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) n 138 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section...
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... ❑ Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button... to five minutes. If you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO ...
... ❑ Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button... to five minutes. If you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO ...
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... for more than four seconds to turn off . n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password...
... for more than four seconds to turn off . n 143 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password...
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... your computer. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 155 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc...
... your computer. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 155 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the disc...
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... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
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... launch any software application nor allow any to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it. ❑ BD-R Discs are using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then... sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not work.
... launch any software application nor allow any to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it. ❑ BD-R Discs are using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then... sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not work.
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... sure the power indicator shows the power is in Sleep mode, press the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110...
... sure the power indicator shows the power is in Sleep mode, press the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110...